Description
A fresh and easy salad perfect for celebrating Cinco de Mayo. This vibrant dish combines traditional Mexican flavors with fresh ingredients for a delightful side or main course.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups mixed greens (spinach, arugula, romaine)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup corn, grilled or canned
- 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime, juiced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup crumbled feta or queso fresco (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, corn, black beans, avocado, red onion, and cilantro.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Top with crumbled feta or queso fresco if desired.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to an hour before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add grilled chicken or shrimp for extra protein.
- This salad is best served fresh, but you can prepare the ingredients ahead of time and assemble just before serving.
- Prep Time: 10
- Category: Salad
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3
- Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 23
- Fiber: 8
- Protein: 6
Keywords: Cinco de Mayo Salad Recipes Fresh and Easy, Mexican salad recipes, healthy salad ideas